Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco

The Embassy of Kingdom of Morocco in Washington, DC is the Kingdom of Morocco's diplomatic mission to the United States. The US-Morocco relationship dates back to 1777, when Morocco was the first country to recognize the United States. Morocco formally recognized the United States with a friendship treaty in 1786. The embasssy is located at 1601 21st Street, NW, in the Dupont Circle neighborhood. The embassy participated in Passport DC 2018, opening its doors to the public during Around the World Embassy Tour (AWET) in May. During the AWET, the embassy shared live music, traditional Moroccan tea, and had a photo screening.

Marking the Infinite and The Central Australian Aboriginal Women's Choir

The Embassy of Australia and the Phillips Collection present the art exhibit Marking the Infinite, a showcase of nine Indigenous Australian female artists. The embassy is also pleased to welcome the Central Australian Aboriginal Women's Choir, who will celebrate the exhibit by performing at the museum this Saturday, June 30, at 11 am. In addition to the choir's performance, there will be a screening of The Song Keepers, a documentary film that follows the choir on their first international tour in 2015. The film's director and producer Naina Sen will facilitate a Q&A session following the screening.

Independence Day Celebration

On Wednesday, July 4, join the annual Independence Day celebration at the National Archives, home of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Hear the list of grievances against King George III, and declare independence on the steps of the Archives while enjoying a full day of family-friendly activities. The Brass Connection will perform at 9 am, followed by the Declaration of Independence reading ceremony at 10 am. Activities continue through 4 pm, and the exhibits are open through 7 pm.

Heavy Metal

Enjoy the exhibit Heavy Metal, the fifth installment at the National Museum of Women in the Arts Women to Watch 2018 exhibition series, which showcases contemporary artists working in metal. The artists in Heavy Metal investigate the properties and possibilities of metalwork through a variety of objects, including sculpture, jewelry, and conceptual forms. Works range from large-scale installations to small objects for personal adornment. This exhibition is on display through September 16, and demonstrates that women artists carry a legacy in metalworking.

The Sweat of Their Face

See the exhibit The Sweat of Their Face: Portraying American Workers at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, which combines art and social history with representations of American laborers across centuries of art. Artists such as Winslow Homer, Dorothea Lange, Elizabeth Catlett and Lewis Hine depict laborers throughout the changing landscape of America. From child and slave laborers to miners and steel workers, the media highlights a connection between the artists and their subjects. This exhibition continues through September 3.

WalkingTown DC is Cultural Tourism DC's longest running program. It is a nine-day festival of lunchtime, happy hour, and extended tours of DC's neighborhoods. The 2018 edition will run from Saturday, September 15 through Sunday, September 23 and will include more than 50 top quality tours.

Do you want to be part of WalkingTown DC? Do you want to give a free, special tour of some segment of Washington, DC? If you provide your time and talent, we will provide promotion, participant registration, and post-tour evaluations. Use the WalkingTown DC 2018 Tour Guide Application Form to submit your tour. All forms are due Thursday, June 28.

July 6 Opening Reception: City, Unfamiliar Landscape Korean Cultural Center	July 10 Indigo Girls The Filene Center at Wolf Trap
July 10 Tuesday Talk: Preserving Life by Preserving Food DAR Museum	July 14 July Opening Reception Touchstone Gallery